My Virtual World v1.0.61 adds lifelike traffic, birds, and building details

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My Virtual World has released version 1.0.61, a visual overhaul focused on making the simulated environment feel more realistic and coherent. Buildings now feature transparent windows, detailed facades, and dynamic sliding doors, while natural elements like trees, flowers, and grass are placed more organically around roads and infrastructure. Traffic has been improved with varied vehicle types, lane-aware movement, curved intersection turns, and proper collision spacing. Ambient birds now exhibit behavioral variety, including perching, walking, taking off, and reacting to nearby agents. The update is available on GitHub and maintains smooth performance despite the significant visual improvements.

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